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• posted: Mar. 04, 2025
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Counseling,  Old City,  Philadephia,  Sleep Hygiene,  National Sleep Awareness Day,  Sleep Awareness

Maintaining healthy sleep habits is essential for mental well-being. National Sleep Awareness Day on March 14th serves as a reminder to prioritize rest and practice good sleep hygiene. As the seasons shift and clocks change, many people experience sleep disruptions that affect both physical and mental health. Poor sleep can increase stress, mood swings, and difficulty concentrating while also weakening the immune system and raising the risk of chronic conditions. Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2024
• Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Seasonal Affective Disorder,  SAD,  Old City,  Philadephia

As we approach holiday time, many are experiencing joy and togetherness, while others may be struggling most. Winter brings shorter and darker days, colder weather, grief of missing loved ones, and holiday stress. It is very important, during this time, that we take proper care of ourselves and our mental health. During the winter, many people can experience SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is a type of depression that can occur at the same time every year, mainly in places where there is less sunlight during that specific time of year. Usually these feelings will persist for about 4 months out of the year and start in fall, continuing through the winter. Symptoms of SAD include fatigue, depression, isolation, hopelessness, and more related symptoms. When you experience SAD, you often have low energy and feel moody. Symptoms specific to fall/winter SAD include oversleeping, changes in appetite, weight gain and tiredness. Check in with yourself and your loved ones this winter, and we can get through SAD together. Reach out to us at Old City Counseling if you are interested in counseling services! Read More